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Energy Crisis Hits Africa Amid Iran War Disruptions

4/8/2026

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  • The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting oil and gas supplies to Africa, triggering an energy crisis.
  • Disruptions have caused shortages in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Zambia, and shipments across the region have been stranded.
  • Years of underinvestment in energy infrastructure have worsened the crisis, prompting governments to seek solutions.